Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Sep 01, 2021 at 11:43 am
Latest change: Test bench update Dec 01, 2022 at 03:22 pm
By Olivier Martin, Gregory Vodden, and John Peroramas
7.1
Office/Multimedia
8.6
Video Games (FPS)
7.4
Video Games (MMO)
9.0
Ultra-Light Gaming
5.4
Travel
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Type
Connectivity Wired
The G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition is an excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mouse. It feels well-built, and it's one of the lightest mice we've tested. Its body has two side buttons on the left and honeycomb cutouts on the top shell and sides. Its comfortable ambidextrous shape is well-suited for all grip types and accommodates all but extra-large hand sizes. That said, there's a larger version of this mouse, theG-Wolves Hati HT-M Classic Edition, which is better suited for larger hands. It also has a high-quality paracord-like cable with decent flexibility and mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and desks. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 50 across a broad range. Unfortunately, the G-Wolves Hati S has very high click latency for a gaming mouse, and there's some minor flex and creaking when you apply enough pressure to the sides or bottom of the honeycomb body.
Our Verdict
7.1 Office/Multimedia
The G-Wolves Hati S is satisfactory for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has a comfortable ambidextrous shape that's suitable for all grip types and all but extra-large hands. You can also program all the buttons using the customization software. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any wireless connection options, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and has no free-scrolling mode.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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All buttons are reprogrammable.
Cons
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Wired-only.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and has no free scrolling mode.
8.6 Video Games (FPS)
The G-Wolves Hati S is a great mouse for FPS gaming, but its click latency is high for a gaming mouse, and many gamers may prefer a more responsive option. That said, it feels well-built and is extremely lightweight. Its comfortable ambidextrous shape is well-suited for all grip types and all but extra-large hand sizes. It also has a high-quality, decently flexible cable and mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and desks. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI precisely by increments of 50 within a broad range.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Extremely lightweight.
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High quality paracord-like cable with decent flexibility.
Cons
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Click latency is very high for a gaming mouse.
See our Video Games (FPS) Recommendations
7.4 Video Games (MMO)
The G-Wolves Hati S is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse, and it has high click latency compared to similar mice. That said, you can reprogram all of the buttons it does have using the customization software. It also feels well-built and has a comfortable, ambidextrous shape well-suited for all grip types and all except for extra-large hand sizes. Performance-wise it has a very low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI precisely by increments of 50 within a broad range.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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High quality paracord-like cable with decent flexibility.
Cons
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Click latency is very high for a gaming mouse.
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Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
See our Video Games (MMO) Recommendations
9.0 Ultra-Light Gaming
The G-Wolves Hati S is an excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mouse, but it has high click latency compared to similar gaming mice. That said, it's extremely light and feels well-built with only minor flexing and creaking if you apply enough pressure to the sides or bottom of the body. It also has a high-quality, decently flexible cable and mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and desks. Its ambidextrous shape is well-suited for all grip types and all but extra-large-sized hands. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI precisely by increments of 50 within a wide range.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Extremely lightweight.
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High quality paracord-like cable with decent flexibility.
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Mouse feet that glide very smoothly on mousepads and desks.
Cons
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Click latency is very high for a gaming mouse.
5.4 Travel
The G-Wolves Hati S is inadequate for travel as it's bulky and likely won't fit in most laptop cases. It also lacks wireless connection options, making it cumbersome to use in tight spaces like buses, trains, or planes. That said, it feels well-built and has an ambidextrous shape well-suited for all grip types and all except for extra-large-sized hands. It also has onboard memory that allows you to use custom settings on computers without the software installed.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
Cons
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Wired-only.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- 7.1 Office/Multimedia
- 8.6 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.4 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.0 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 5.4 Travel
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- Updated Dec 01, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Feb 14, 2022: The click latency of this mouse was retested. This retest yielded an improved click latency result from 20.5ms to 12.5ms. The review has been updated accordingly.
- Updated Sep 01, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Aug 27, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Jun 29, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Jun 18, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated May 06, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the G Wolves Hati S ACE Edition which has a PixArt 3389 Sensor, Omron 20m switches, and honeycomb cutouts in the sides and at the top of the body. Later versions of the ACE have Kailh 8.0 switches instead of the Omron 20m switches. There's also a classic variant of this mouse with a PMW 3360 sensor, honeycomb cutouts in only the top of the body, and, depending on its production date, either Omron 20m or Kailh 8.0 switches. While certain aspects of our review may apply to both variants, we expect them to perform differently.
The unit we tested is theStardust Black/Red color version, but it's also available in Stardust Black and Stardust Universe Blue. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The G-Wolves Hati S is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse. It's the smaller version of the G-Wolves Hati HT-M Classic Edition,and it's an ambidextrous counterpart to the similar G-Wolves Skoll SK-S ACE Edition. Its shape is very similar to the Logitech G Pro Wireless, and while many players prefer the shape of the Skoll for palm grip, the Hati has a reputation as a great claw grip mouse. It's suitable for all hand sizes except extra-large hands, but some people may still find it very small in hand and may prefer the larger and slightly heavier Hati HT-M.
For more options, see our picks for the best wired mice, the best gaming mice, and the best lightweight mice.
Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT is a more versatile ultra-light gaming mouse with better performance than the G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition. The Logitech connects either wirelessly with its USB receiver or with its charging cable. It also feels sturdier and has smoother gliding feet. Performance-wise, it has a higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and much lower click latency. It also has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS, while the G-Wolves software is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the G-Wolves is a wired-only mouse. It's also lighter and has a marginally lower minimum CPI, though this feature is unlikely to impact most users.
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Razer Viper Mini
The Razer Viper Mini and the G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition are comparable ultra-lightweight gaming mice. The Razer feels sturdier and has lower click latency. Its mouse feet also have rounded edges, while the G-Wolves feet have sharp edges, but this is unlikely to be noticeable during everyday use for most users. It also allows you to program a HyperShift button to enable a secondary layer of controls. On the other hand, the G-Wolves is somewhat lighter. It also has a wider CPI range, a more adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the G-Wolves is more accomodating for more hand sizes.
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G-Wolves Hati HT-M Classic Edition
The G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition is a smaller version of the G-Wolves Hati HT-M Classic Edition, but the specific versions we tested also have several noteworthy differences. The Small is significantly lighterand has better quality mouse feet. Ithas a better sensor that allows you to more precisely adjust the CPI within a broader range,has LED lights within the honeycomb body that display what CPI setting you're using, and a polling rate button on the underside; these are two features that theMedium lacks.
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BenQ ZOWIE EC2
The G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition is a better, wired gaming mouse than the BenQ ZOWIE EC2. The G-Wolves is nearly half of the weight of the BenQ and feels sturdier. It also has a more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Performance-wise it has a lower lift-off distance, a wider CPI range, and you can precisely adjust the CPI, while the BenQ only has four CPI presets. It also has customization software which the BenQ lacks. Both mice have nearly identical click latency and are well-suited for all grip types. However, the BenQ is better-suited for larger hands, while the G-Wolves is more accommodating for smaller hands.
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GLORIOUS Model O
xThe GLORIOUS Model O and the G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition are both lightweight gaming mice with comparable performance. The GLORIOUS feels sturdier, it has a more flexible cable, and its mouse feet glide more smoothly. On the other hand, the G-Wolves is much lighter, it has a wider CPI range, and you can adjust the CPI more precisely. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the GLORIOUS is better-suited for larger hands, while the G-Wolves is more accommodating for smaller hands.
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GLORIOUS Model D
The GLORIOUS Model D and the G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition are both excellent lightweight gaming mice with comparable performance. The GLORIOUS has a more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has marginally lower click latency. On the other hand, the G-Wolves is significantly lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a lower lift-off distance, a slightly wider CPI range, and you can adjust the CPI more precisely. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the GLORIOUS is well-suited for all except for small-sized hands, while the G-Wolves Hati Small is well-suited for all hand sizes except extra-large.
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Mountain Makalu 67
The Mountain Makalu 67 and the G-Wolves Hati Small ACE Edition are gaming mice that offer similar performance. The Mountain feels sturdier and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a wider CPI range. On the other hand, the G-Wolves is lighter and has an ambidextrous shape, while the Mountain has a right-handed shape. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the Hati is better-suited for smaller-sized hands, while the Mountain is best-suited for larger hands.
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HK Gaming Mira-M
The G-Wolves Hati HT-S ACE Edition and the HK Gaming Mira-M are both excellent lightweight gaming mice. The G-Wolves is significantly lighter and has a more precisely adjustable CPI. It also has a lower lift-off distance and lower click latency. On the other hand, the HK Gaming feels sturdier and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the G-Wolves is better-suited for smaller hands, while the HK Gaming is better suited for larger hands.
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Test Results
Design
Type
Lighting Color RGB
There are LED lights inside the palm area of the G-Wolves Hati S that change color according to your selected CPI profile. You can customize these profiles and the lighting effects using the customization software.
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Design
Length 4.4" (113 mm)
Height 1.6" (40 mm)
Width 2.4" (61 mm)
Grip Width
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5.8 Design
Volume
Cable/Receiver Storing
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7.5 Design
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9.5 Design
Lowest Weight
Default Weight
Weight Distribution
Extra Weights
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8.5 Design
Right-handed
Left-handed
Ambidextrous
Coating
Finger Rest
For a similar mouse with a right-handed slant, check out the G-Wolves Skoll SK-S ACE Edition.
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LEARN ABOUT COMFORT OF USE
Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
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LEARN ABOUT PALM GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
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LEARN ABOUT CLAW GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
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LEARN ABOUT FINGERTIP GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
0 Design
Bluetooth
Receiver
Battery Type
Use When Charging
On/Off Activation
Receiver Extender
Battery Indicator No
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8.5 Design
Connectivity Wired
Cable Length 6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Permanent Kink
Port Type: Mouse End
Port Type: PC End
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8.5 Design
Gliding Experience
Material
Extra Included
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Design
- G-Wolves Hati S
- User documentation
- Replacement mouse feet
- Grip stickers
- Replacement L/R click switches (Omron 20m x2)
- Vanilla scented packet
- Dusting brush
- USB caps
- 2x Micro-USB to USB-A cables
- Plastic travel bag
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6.9 Control
Buttons Activation
Total Number Of Buttons
Number Of Side Buttons
Number Of Programmable Inputs
Profile Switching Button
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Gesture Support
You can reprogram all the buttons on the G-Wolves Hati S, including the polling rate button on the underside. However, you can't reprogram the scroll up/down inputs, and you need to assign the left-click function to a button at all times. You can also set up to seven CPI profiles on the G-Wolves Hati S and cycle between them using the CPI button behind the scroll wheel by default.
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8.1 Control
Expected Connection
Wired
Receiver
Bluetooth
Update 02/14/2022: Following a firmware update (V.0100) the latency of this mouse was retested. It was retested at its maximum polling rate setting of 1000Hz and with the debounce set to its lowest value of 4ms. This test yielded a result of 12.5ms, which is lower than the initial testing result of 20.5ms. The latency score has been upgraded from 7.1 to 8.2.
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LEARN ABOUT CLICK LATENCY
9.5 Control
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
SRAV @ 800 CPI
SRAV @ 400 CPI
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
Precision Error Between Speeds
Precision Error Between CPI
Worst Tracking Error
Minimum CPI
Maximum CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
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LEARN ABOUT CPI
Control
Sensor Technology
Sensor Model
Works On Glass
Minimum Lift Off Distance
Maximum Polling Rate
The polling rate options on the G-Wolves Hati S are 125Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz.
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LEARN ABOUT SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
Control
Scroll Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Thumb Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
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Control
Click Noise
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8.0 Operating System And Software
Software Name G-Wolves HT-S ACE
Software Windows Compatibility
Software macOS Compatibility
Account Needed
On-Board Memory
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Polling Rate Adjustment
Profile Configuration
RGB On/Off
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10 Operating System And Software
Windows Compatibility Fully
macOS Compatibility Fully
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